THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & NJ

Press Release Article

Statement by Joseph J. Seymour, Executive Director
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
On FEMA’s Release of $142.4 Million to the Port Authority
For Tunnel Repairs, Emergency Transportation
And Temporary Offices

Date: Jan 16, 2003Press Release Number: 3-2003

\"We want to thank FEMA for its cooperation and professionalism in providing the necessary funds to restore Port Authority facilities damaged in the devastating terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. These funds will help us continue the work of rebuilding Lower Manhattan and restoring our transportation systems, which are so critical to the region’s economic recovery.\"